Judi Dench and Ian McKellen taught me how to work hard and respect the theatre. Francesca Annis on respect
The funny thing is I'm not bothered or sad about being on my own - after all I've never had a husband. Francesca Annis on sad
So many stars lose their way, and with success become more neurotic, not less so. Francesca Annis on success
I consulted a Chinese herbalist and spent two weeks on an island off the coast of Zanzibar. I was away from any kind of contemporary technology. Francesca Annis on technology
Too often, older women are seen as victims, but I know lots of formidable women who have marvellous jobs as well as a full erotic life, and children and friends and family. Francesca Annis on women
I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are successful and have a family. Women are nearly always seen as victims. Francesca Annis on women
Thank God we're not like America. Everyone wants to look like they're 20. In Europe we admire grown-up women I think men revere older women. Francesca Annis on women
I have yet to see a drama that puts forward women who are successful and also have a family... they are nearly always seen as victims. Francesca Annis on women